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Body Fat %

CharlieJuliette
Posts: 459 Member
I stood on my scales this morning, and for the the first time in about 10 years set them to measure body fat percentage. It said I am 32% fat. I know this is not great, but I've no idea what I should be aiming for. Can anyone advise?
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Try here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage
When I had mine tested I was told between 20 and 29% was good for a woman.0 -
20 - 29%? oh boy, i've a long way to go! LOL!0
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Try here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage
When I had mine tested I was told between 20 and 29% was good for a woman.
i agree just think this link is easier to read the chart!
http://www.dietandfitnessresources.co.uk/info_charts/body_fat_chart.htm
good luck on your journey0 -
20 - 29%? oh boy, i've a long way to go! LOL!
Don'y forget it also depends on age!
check out the link i posted above..0 -
if u search around in yrtools tab i think ... u will find a tab at top which tells u yr bmi .. it shows it on a graph type thing to give u an idea of where u r in the grand scheme of things !0
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Thanks for the help guys!0
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